1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 645 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfasud | Mondial |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |